[Federal Register Volume 78, Number 87 (Monday, May 6, 2013)]
[Notices]
[Pages 26328-26330]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2013-10630]


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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

Office of the Secretary

[Transmittal Nos. 13-06]


36(b)(1) Arms Sales Notification

AGENCY: Defense Security Cooperation Agency, Department of Defense.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: The Department of Defense is publishing the unclassified text 
of a section 36(b)(1) arms sales notification. This is published to 
fulfill the requirements of section 155 of Public Law 104-164 dated 
July 21, 1996.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms. B. English, DSCA/DBO/CFM, (703) 
601-3740.
    The following is a copy of a letter to the Speaker of the House of 
Representatives, Transmittals 13-06 with attached transmittal, and 
policy justification.

    Dated: May 1, 2013.
Aaron Siegel,
Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense.
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Transmittal No. 13-06
Notice of Proposed Issuance of Letter of Offer Pursuant to Section 
36(b)(1) of the Arms Export Control Act, as amended (U)
    (i) Prospective Purchaser: North Atlantic Treaty Organization
    (ii) Total Estimated Value:
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    * As defined in Section 47(6) of the Arms Export Control Act.

Major Defense Equipment *...............  $0 million.
Other...................................  $300 million.
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  TOTAL.................................  $300 million.
 

    (iii) Description and Quantity or Quantities of Articles or 
Services under Consideration for Purchase: follow-on contractor 
logistics support for NATO Airlift Management Program C-17 aircraft, to 
include participation in the Global Reach Improvement Program, 
alternate mission equipment, publications and technical data, spare and 
repair parts, support equipment, personnel training and training 
equipment, U.S. Government and contractor technical assistance and 
other related elements of logistics support.
    (iv) Military Department: Air Force (QAG).
    (v) Prior Related Cases, if any: FMS case QAA-$301M-3Dec08.
    (vi) Sales Commission, Fee, etc., Paid, Offered, or Agreed to be 
Paid: None.
    (vii) Sensitivity of Technology Contained in the Defense Articles 
or Defense Services Proposed to be Sold: None.
    (viii) Date Report Delivered to Congress: 16 April 2013.


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POLICY JUSTIFICATION
NATO--C-17 Follow-On Support
    An international consortium made up of allies in the North Atlantic 
Treaty Organization (NATO) together with Sweden and Finland, requests a 
possible sale of follow-on contractor logistics support for NATO 
Airlift Management Program C-17 aircraft, to include participation in 
the Global Reach Improvement Program, alternate mission equipment, 
publications and technical data, spare and repair parts, support 
equipment, personnel training and training equipment, U.S. Government 
and contractor technical assistance and other related elements of 
logistics support. The estimated cost is $300 million.
    This proposed sale of contractor logistics support will contribute 
to the foreign policy and national security objectives of the United 
States by improving the military capabilities of NATO and furthering 
weapon system standardization and interoperability with U.S. forces. 
NATO allies have used C-17 aircraft to increase the capability, 
usability, and deployability of their forces.
    The proposed sale of support will allow the NATO Airlift Management 
Program Office to continue to maintain and operate NATO C-17s in 
support of NATO missions.
    The proposed sale of this equipment and support will not alter the 
basic military balance in the region.
    This prime contractor will be The Boeing Company in Huntington 
Beach, California. There are no known offset agreements proposed in 
connection with this potential sale.
    There will be no adverse impact on U.S. defense readiness as a 
result of this proposed sale.

[FR Doc. 2013-10630 Filed 5-3-13; 8:45 am]
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